7 Sweet Homes in Alabama

If your ideal Thanksgiving table is dressed with spicy collards, cornbread dressing, and bourbon-laced pecan pie, you're going to adore these beautiful, historical homes for sale in the heart of Dixie. The home state of our magazine headquarters offers a treasure trove of sweet, Southern architecture at every price point!

We're crazy about the stately elegance of the Italianate style, which is why we're so fond of the historical Timbleton Home. Located in the city of Florence, the house features original woodwork and crown molding throughout. We can just picture this one all dressed up for the holidays.

It's easy to see why old-house lovers flock to Eufaula — the city is home to Alabama's second largest historic district. This ca. 1850 home packs in over 5,000 square feet of Italianate-style beauty, while the meticulously landscaped yard adds to the overall charm.

Looks can be deceiving! At 4,600 square feet, this restored, turn-of-the-century home is larger than it appears. The inside is simply stunning, from the authentic wooden trim right down to the antique fixtures. The home is located in the city of Opelika.

Dating back to 1872, this charming home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's easy to fall in love with the wrap-around porch and gracious, historical interior. We're talking 14 foot ceilings!

How could you not feel warm and fuzzy coming home to this house everyday? The ca. 1840 Lockett-Martin Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the West Marion Historic District in Marion, Alabama. It comes with a bit of Southern history, too: Mary Lockett is credited with designing the first flag of the Confederacy — the "Stars & Bars" — in 1861. The best part of the house is the asking price of just $110,000.

Writer Elizabeth Finkelstein is a self-proclaimed old house addict on a lifelong hunt for her perfect historic home. From big Victorian fixer-uppers to tiny colonials to mid-century modern masterpieces, Elizabeth believes that the best homes show the charm of having been loved over time. She chronicles it all on her website CIRCA